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YK62 XWD

2012 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,151 mi
Last recorded146,151 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11870,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 146,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 112,007 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 111,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, also has a nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre 3mm and is not a runflat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,367 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front windscreen has a crack that is behind rear view mirror and does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 12,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,458 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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YK62 XWD is a 2012 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 XWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 XWD registered?

YK62 XWD is a 2012 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YK62 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XWD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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